How do I deploy Debian 13 on Railway?

You can deploy Debian 13 on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: debian-13-c4d6dbfe, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Debian 13 on Railway

Debian 13 is a stable, universal Linux distribution known for reliability, security, and long-term support. It forms the foundation of many popular operating systems and server environments.

About Hosting Debian 13

Deploying Debian 13 on Railway uses the official minimal Debian Docker image in a lightweight, containerized environment. Railway handles orchestration, networking, and scaling automatically, giving you a clean Debian system without traditional server management. A persistent volume is mounted at /data to preserve files, configurations, and application data across redeployments and restarts. This setup provides an on-demand, cloud-hosted Debian environment ideal for experimentation, development, and lightweight production workloads.

Common Use Cases

Development and testing environments for Debian-based applications
Running scripts, building software, or experimenting with system packages
Prototyping tools or workflows that require a full Debian shell
Hosting lightweight services or background tasks with persistent storage

Dependencies for Debian 13 Hosting

Deployment Dependencies

Official Debian Docker image: debian:13 (available on Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/_/debian)
SSH: Railway CLI for proxy access and diagnostics: https://docs.railway.app/guides/cli#ssh

SSH Usage

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following in place:

The Railway CLI installed on your local machine
Logged in to your Railway account using railway login

Usage

You can copy the exact SSH command directly from the Railway dashboard:

Navigate to your project in the Railway dashboard
Right-click on the service you want to connect to
Select “Copy SSH Command” from the dropdown menu
Paste the command into your local terminal to connect

Why Deploy Debian 13 on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying Debian 13 on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.